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BTO26: US Airborne Units in the Pacific Theater 1942–45

BTO26: US Airborne Units in the Pacific Theater 1942–45

SKU: 9781846031281

Barcode: 9781846031281

Price: $29.99AUD inc. GST

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Author
Gordon L Rottman

About this book
This book examines the wide variety of airborne units that served in the Pacific Theater. Among the units covered are the 12,000-strong 11th Airborne Division; the elite 1st Special Service Force; the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment (Separate); and the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment. The nature of the enemy and the terrain in the PTO, and long distances that had to be covered, provided significant and diverse challenges to both Army and Marine Corps parachute units. Internal organization, weapons and equipment, command and control, training, combat missions, and combat operations including the 11th Division's fighting in the Philippines, and the 503rd PIR's legendary jump onto Corregidor and recapture of the island are all covered.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Combat Mission
  • Preparation for War: Doctrine and Training
  • Unit Organization
  • Tactics
  • Weapons and Equipment
  • Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence
  • Unit Status
  • Lessons Learned
  • Chronology
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Paperback; May 2007; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781846031281